Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling modifier?
Back
A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion or ambiguity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a misplaced modifier?
Back
A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, causing confusion or a misleading sentence.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a misplaced modifier in a sentence?
Back
Look for modifiers that are not placed next to the word they are supposed to modify, which can lead to unclear or humorous interpretations.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of a dangling modifier on sentence clarity?
Back
A dangling modifier can create ambiguity and confusion, making it unclear who or what is being described.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier.
Back
"After reading the book, the movie was disappointing." (This implies the movie read the book.)
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier.
Back
"She almost drove her kids to school every day." (This implies she nearly did it, rather than she did it almost every day.)
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the best way to correct a dangling modifier?
Back
Rephrase the sentence to clearly indicate the subject that the modifier is describing.
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